Dog-friendly cafes in Dee Why

Dog-friendly cafes in Dee Why, ranked

1. #1Bambolina Dolci & Caffè for a coffee before the beach

   $🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Ted Jackson Reserve, 1 min walk

   Bambolina Dolci & Caffè opens at 6am every day, so a dog can join an early walk that starts here. Dogs are welcome at the outside tables only, and the inside is not an option for them. Order an espresso drink with a freshly made cake or pastry to share. Ted Jackson Reserve is a one-minute stroll away, which makes a loop of the beach and the park easy to plan.

   Best for: Early walk with a coffee

2. #2Cafe Plenty for a long morning with a dog

   $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Ted Jackson Reserve, 1 min walk

   Cafe Plenty serves from 6:30am to 4:30pm, the longest daily run among the dog-friendly picks. Its outside tables take dogs, and the menu has vegetarian dishes for anyone at the table who does not eat meat. Corn fritters and a burger are popular on the menu, and a large salad covers the lighter side. The reserve beside it, Ted Jackson, is the natural place for a dog to stretch its legs.

   Best for: A long morning with a dog

3. #3Seachange Cafe for a dog with a view of the sand

   $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Ted Jackson Reserve, 1 min walk

   Seachange Cafe has outside tables with a view over the beach, and dogs can sit at them. It opens at 7am and closes at 3pm from Friday to Sunday, and at 2:30pm on the other days. The cooked breakfast is the dish to start with, and the kids' menu and gluten-free burger buns suit a mixed group. Ted Jackson Reserve sits a minute away for a stretch after eating.

   Best for: A dog with a view of the beach

4. #4Twist Espresso & Wine for a dog and an evening drink

   $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Walter Gors Park, 2 min walk

   Dogs have a place at Twist Espresso & Wine's outside seats on Howard Ave. Early starts suit it: the doors open at 6am on weekdays, and wine and cocktails run until 9pm on Friday and Saturday. Coffee from the barista is the morning draw, and the outside seats are a highlight on cold mornings and warm evenings. Walter Gors Park sits two minutes from the door, a good first stop for a walk.

   Best for: A dog and a glass of wine

5. #5Cabana Coffee for crepes near the botanic garden

   $🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Stony Range Regional Botanic Garden, 5 min walk

   Cabana Coffee makes crepes the main dish, with the chicken and brie and Nutella versions named most. The Belgian mocha comes in a tall glass and gets praise for its richness. Its outside tables take dogs, and the kitchen runs from 7am, closing at 3pm on Sunday and 3:30pm on the other days. Stony Range Regional Botanic Garden sits five minutes off, for a longer loop.

   Best for: Crepes and a longer walk

6. #6French Basket Café & Restaurant for breakfast and bakery

   $$🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Ted Jackson Reserve, 1 min walk

   French Basket Café & Restaurant is the choice for breakfast, with baked goods made in-house and croissants, baguettes and cheeses imported from France. Dogs can sit at the outside tables, and the terrace has views of the ocean. Breakfast starts at 6am on weekdays and Sunday, and Friday and Saturday nights run to 9pm. Ted Jackson Reserve is just a minute from the door.

   Best for: Breakfast and bakery with a dog

7. #7Three Beans Dee Why for thickshakes after a walk

   $🐕 Dogs outsideOutdoor seating🌳 Walter Gors Park, 3 min walk

   Three Beans Dee Why runs from 7am to 3pm daily, and its outside tables take dogs. Chilli scrambled eggs on sourdough and eggs Benedict with bacon are the breakfast orders named most, and thickshakes such as peanut butter, Biscoff and cookies and cream suit a treat. Families are catered for with a kids' menu, and the vegetarian dishes suit a meat-free order. Three minutes from the door, Walter Gors Park is the nearest park.

   Best for: Thickshakes and a breakfast after a walk

Compare dog-friendly cafes in Dee Why

The table shows the price, brunch, dogs, outdoor tables and the nearest park for each pick.

How we picked dog-friendly cafes in Dee Why

Cafes were first kept if they allow dogs at the outside tables, then ranked by their average score, weighted by how many visitors have scored them. The nearest park and its walking time come from the same list for each cafe. Notes on food and coffee draw on each cafe's own write-up and what visitors bring up.